Zijin Mining boss praises Ghana’s business environment, pledges deeper investment
President of Zijin Mining Group, Lin Hongfu, has praised Ghana’s business environment and government support, saying the company’s expansion into the country has been a success. Mr Lin, whose company operates in 17 countries outside China, said the cooperation it received from the Ghanaian government contributed significantly to its acquisition and subsequent operation of the […]
Zijin Mining Group's president, Lin Hongfu, has commended Ghana's business environment and the support from the government, stating that the company's expansion into the country has been successful. Zijin operates in 17 countries outside China and acquired the former Newmont Golden Ridge Gold Mine at Akyem with the help of the Ghanaian government.
During a meeting with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Lin emphasized the importance of the relationship between Zijin Mining, the Ghanaian government, and the people. According to Lin, Zijin Mining has been operating in Ghana for over a year without significant issues and has achieved notable results, in part due to the cooperation of the Ghanaian government, particularly the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
Lin credited the progress to the company's investment in technology, finance, and human capital, as well as its partnerships with leading universities in China to maintain a skilled workforce. The mining company is also committed to environmental sustainability, aiming to reduce carbon emissions across its mines, including the deployment of electric vehicles in operations.
In response, the Minister urged Zijin Mining to deepen its local investment, emphasizing the government's expectation for mining companies to contribute to the transformation of mining communities through local employment, infrastructure development, and strengthening local supply chains.
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